OC to replace 911 call recorders after a unit catches fire
(Nov. 13, 2009) After a fire damaged one of six units that record emergency calls received by Ocean City's communications center, the City Council authorized an emergency appropriation of around $22,000 to replace all six aging units. Full Story
SUPPORTING TROOPS
Ladies sign scrolls that will be sent to soldiers serving abroad, as well as the soldiers injured in the Foot Hood shooting last week, while others line up to pack care packages to be sent to local troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Approximately 75 volunteers gathered at the Powellville fire hall on Sunday to pack 250 boxes for the troops as part of the Operation We Care initiative spearheaded by the Eastern Shore Harley Owners Group. Full Story
Nine new police cars on the way to Ocean City
(Nov. 13, 2009) Ocean City will piggyback on a state contract to purchase nine new police cars at a discounted price. The city budgeted money to buy six new marked police cruisers and three unmarked cars. The state recently awarded its contract to Hertrich Fleet Services in Milford, Del., and Ocean City decided to piggyback on that contract to save money. Full Story
WORCESTER COUNTY BRIEFS
(Nov. 13, 2009) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following issues Nov. 3. Heritage The commissioners proclaimed November as Native American Heritage Month, and specifically, Nov. 27, as Native American Heritage Day. Full Story
NUISANCE LOTS
The Worcester County Commissioners declared several lots, including the one shown, in Pennington Commons along Route 589 as public nuisances on Nov. 3 because of the overgrown grass and other vegetation. The owners had up to 10 days from receipt of notice to clean the properties or the county would clean it and send a bill. The lots are owned by New England Developers, Inc. Full Story
Deer Run campground gets site plan approval
(Nov. 13, 2009) After a few years of planning, the Deer Run membership campground obtained site plan approval last Thursday from the Worcester County Planning Commission. The campground, adjacent to Deer Run Golf Course, will have 269 lots separated by green areas. Full Story
Martha's Landing to get second pool and seven additional lots
(Nov. 13, 2009) Martha's Landing, the ritzy residential community near the commercial harbor in West Ocean City, will be getting a second swimming pool and an additional seven lots. The Worcester County Planning Commission approved a revision Nov. 5 in the planned unit development. Full Story
BIRD'S EYE VIEW
Two men wash windows high atop the Hilton Suites Ocean City Hotel on 33rd Street last Friday. Full Story
MARINE WORK
Crews from the Marine Construction Division of Atlantic Building Associates replace bulkhead on a 94th Street canal just ahead of this week's gale winds and extraordinarily high tides. Full Story
Berlin town council puts chickens on back burner
Proposed ordinance that would regulate poultry in town to be drafted again
(Nov. 13, 2009) The town of Berlin is likely to welcome a few chickens in back yards under certain conditions. At Monday's meeting, the Town Council rejected a proposed ordinance banning the keeping of farm animals and poultry within the corporate limits of Berlin. Full Story
BERLIN BRIEFS
(Nov. 13, 2009) The Berlin Town Council discussed the following topics Monday. Berlin biz Community and Economic Development Director Michael Day reported that the store at 10 S. Main St. has been rented to the Unique Boutique. It was formerly the home of ACE Printing. Full Story
Berlin tweaks its program to provide energy assistance
(Nov. 13, 2009) The town of Berlin has fine-tuned its energy audit and assistance program for people who invest in energy saving measures for their homes. Berlin is offering up to a $250 credit on bills of the town's electric customers who make improvements to their homes after obtaining an energy audit. Full Story
OP bridges could go in system
(Nov. 13, 2009) The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday about adding three bridges in Ocean Pines to the county inventory. Full Story
SHA seeks public comment about Rt. 589
(Nov. 13, 2009) The public is invited to give their opinions about improvements being considered for Route 589 at a meeting in Berlin on Tuesday. Although the State Highway Administration called it a public meeting, it is more of a dropin open house. From 4-7:30 p.m. Full Story
Buffet lunch will aid Santa House program
(Nov. 13, 2009) The Worcester County Sheriff's Office Santa House Program and DeNovo's Trattoria in Ocean Pines have formed a partnership to help raise money for those most in need this holiday season. On Nov. 18 from 11:30-2 p.m., there will be a benefit luncheon buffet to raise money for the Santa House Program. Full Story
Advertising to continue to run on Boardwalk trams into 2012
Project generated more than $32,000 in revenue for participants in 2009
(Nov. 13, 2009) Visitors who hop on the Boardwalk tram for a ride will continue to see advertisements on the tram's video screens for another three years. In March, the Ocean City Council inked a deal with Comcast Spotlight to produce and air short commercials to be shown on the Boardwalk trams as a way to raise new revenues during the economic slump. Full Story
WORCESTER COUNTY PAYS TRIBUTE TO VETERANS, PAST AND PRESENT
OCEAN PINES The Delmarva Chorus, led by director Carol Ludwig, above, sings patriotic songs during a Veteran's Day celebration at the Community Church at Ocean Pines on Wednesday. The ceremony honored all veterans, but especially those who received a Purple Heart medal for being wounded in battle. (At left) A group of veterans recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the Nov. 11 tribute. Full Story
Gov launches statewide 'green' tourism program
Initiative encourages hotels to share their eco-friendly ideas with other facilities
(Nov. 13, 2009) Gov. Martin O'Malley is betting that the state's Green Travel initiative will add to the momentum of Maryland's gradual return to economic normalcy. Full Story
Economic suffering result of frivolous spending, Basu says
(Nov. 13, 2009) As bad as the global economic downturn has been, it could have been worse and the United States is slowly working its way out of the slump. This was the hopeful, but at times brutally honest, message presented by Anirban Basu, chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, at the Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit Nov. 4 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Full Story
RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT OFFERING WINTER FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC
RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT OFFERING WINTER FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC For the first time, the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department offered a girls field hockey clinic in the fall. Participants, above, spent six weeks learning the fundamentals of the game. Another session, an indoor program, is being offered this winter for girls grades 4-8. To register, call 410- 250-0125 or visit www.oceancitymd.gov. Full Story
Kiwanis Club taking orders for annual holiday fruit sale
(Nov. 13, 2009) The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City is making it possible for residents to give healthy gifts this holiday season, without having to spend extra money for the unnecessary fluff that typically comes with a store-bought fruit basket. Full Story
Sanitary sewer flows corrected throughout county
(Nov. 13, 2009) The Water and Wastewater Division of the Worcester County Department of Public Works was cited by the Maryland Department of the Environment for five minor wastewater overflows between April 1 and July 31, 2009. Full Story
NEWS CENTER HOLDS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
The News Center, located in the White Marlin Mall on Route 50, held a holiday open house last Saturday. Employees, from left, Mandi Hall, Elizabeth Schultz, LouAnn Layton, Christine Ferber, Kymberly Kudla and Pat Mullaney, welcomed guests to the store as carolers performed outside. Performing during the holiday event are, top photo from left, Pastor Nancy Soulsman, De'Aijah Hobbs, Frances Stonebarner, Pastor Theo Hobbs, Pastor Linda Hobbs and Glenn Ferber. Full Story
RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY!
High water covering Philadelphia Avenue is not enough to stop motorists from driving through it Thursday morning on their way to the inlet to see big waves whipped up by the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida. The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for coastal Worcester County until 6 p.m. Friday. Some areas of Delmarva have lost power as a result of the storm. Full Story
Tickets available now for prayer breakfast
(Nov. 13, 2009) Thirty years ago, Lee McDougald was rear-ended in a car accident. He suffered internal injuries, a broken back and had a severe concussion. Only after many weeks of rehabilitation was he able to walk again. His health worsened in the 1980s when he developed Parkinson disease, more than likely caused by the head trauma. Full Story
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